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Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the BJP does not have the numbers to pass the required constitutional amendments for holding simultaneous polls.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who is included in the committee has declined to serve on the panel, saying its "terms of reference have been prepared in a manner to guarantee its conclusions".
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is considering the implementation of a "One Nation, One Election" system, which would involve simultaneous state and general elections. The government has reportedly formed a committee to explore the possibility of this system, but opposition parties have raised concerns about its impact on India s federal structure. Proponents argue that synchronised elections could lead to cost savings and administrative efficiency, while critics suggest it may disadvantage regional parties. Implementing this system would require constitutional amendments and parliamentary decisions.